Looking for a new job can be hard. It is difficult to balance writing cover letters and interviewing with the tasks of your current job, and standing out from so many eager candidates is no easy feat.
If your résumé is easy to read, free of typos, and features great relevant experience, try adding some skills to the bottom. Your skill set can market you as a top candidate, setting you apart from the rest of the applicant pool.
Below, we’ve rounded up relevant skills for a variety of careers, so there’s bound to be something worth enrolling in.
1. Adobe Photoshop
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If you’re looking to pursue a more creative career, such as photo editing or graphic design, a basic knowledge of Photoshop is usually a requirement. This course comprises 88 short lectures that will teach you everything from sharpening images to layering techniques.
2. Microsoft Excel
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Those who work in finance spend the bulk of their days entering and analyzing information in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, so it’s crucial to know the program inside out. This course will walk you through the basics, teaching you handy formulas as well as some more sophisticated VBA work.
3. Spanish or another foreign language
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Learning a new language is not an easy task; it forces you to rewire your brain a bit. But the benefits of learning a second language are well documented. People who are bilingual tend to have better memories and are better at multitasking. They are more desirable for certain jobs, too.
4. Web development
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A basic understanding of web development is useful to a variety of careers, and not all of them are based in tech. Instructor Colt Steele goes over the fundamentals of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in a way that’s extremely detailed and easy to understand — a win-win for any beginner.
5. WordPress
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Whether you’re an established editor making the switch from print to digital or a new graduate prepping for your first post-college job, everyone working for a website should understand how the back end of sites work. Each content-management system (CMS) varies from publication to publication, but mastering WordPress is great starting point. This course will teach you the basics, which is all you really need to be able to add this skill to your résumé.
6. Public speaking
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No matter what industry you work in, one thing’s for sure: You will most likely have to speak in front of a large crowd at some point in your career. Some people are naturals at public speaking; others aren’t. If you find yourself in the second category, learn how to be calm, cool, and collected with this handy course.
7. SEO
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Consider learning search-engine optimization (SEO), a great tool for anyone whose job measures success with clicks, likes, and shares. By adding SEO to your skill set, you’re showing your potential employers that you have what it takes to execute a high-trafficking article or successful social-media campaign. To make sure you can apply your teachings to real-life scenarios, instructor Abdul Wali includes short quizzes at the end of some sections.
8. Google Analytics
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If SEO training piqued your interest, enrolling in a Google Analytics course is a smart move, too. Now that you’re learning about how to optimize your articles and campaigns, you need a way to record and analyze your results. With this course, you’ll learn more about your site’s demographic, as well as other helpful information, like how many people clicked back on your site, story, or campaign.
9. Product management
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Getting a new idea off the ground and in front of potential investors can be hard. Whether you’re on the marketing team for a new startup or prepping to showcase your product on “Shark Tank,” this course is not to be missed. Instructor Charles Du helped launch NASA’s first app, so he knows a thing or two about creating a successful product. In addition to summing up the entire product management process, Du also gives his two cents on why so many ideas fail.
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